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John Alford (actor)
October 30, 1971 – March 13, 2026
Scottish-born English actor (1971–2026)
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John James Shannon, better known by his stage name John Alford, was a British actor, singer, convicted child sex offender and drug dealer. He played Robbie Wright in the BBC series Grange Hill (1985–1990) and Billy Ray in the ITV series London's Burning (1993–1998). He also had three Top 30 hits on the UK singles chart in 1996.
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- Birthday · October 30
- Anniversary · March 13
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